Spinal Stenosis Home Remedy

A spinal stenosis home remedy is a general name for any product,
treatment or approach to care which can be patient controlled and used
at home for self-treating symptoms of foraminal or central canal
narrowing.

There are no methods of home care which are
truly designed to cure spinal stenosis. This is logical, since the
structural condition exists inside the spinal canal and can not be
changed without professional and most often invasive therapy.

However, some home-use treatments are ideal for affording the patient pain management
and increased functionality, allowing them to avoid more risky and
expensive methods of care, such as spinal stenosis drugs, and ongoing
hands-on modalities like chiropractic, massage and physical therapy.

Spinal Stenosis Home Remedy Treatments

The following are many of the most common and popular home treatments
for spinal stenosis. Always be sure to thoroughly understand how each
therapy is designed to work and its limitations before considering use.

Furthermore, consulting with your doctor for advice on how best to utilize the method of choice is always highly recommended:

Exercise
therapy may increase functionality and help reduce pain and stiffness.
Obviously, exercise must be done in moderation and must consist of
activities which suit the physical abilities of the patient.
Supervision by a physical therapist or certified fitness trainer is a
great idea here.

Heat or ice can be the best forms of inexpensive and effective pain management for home use.

Massage
can be amateurish and still be very effective. Some of the best
massages I ever received were from caring people who had little
training, but put their heart into the job. Friends and family are
ideal. Never underestimate the power of a loving massage to soothe
almost anything which ails you. Trust is already established and there
is no feeling of discomfort from being touched by a virtual stranger.

Spinal Stenosis Home Remedy Products

Here are the three most common home-use back and neck pain products utilized by spinal stenosis sufferers:

Spinal
stenosis products may make it possible to enjoy lasting relief at home.
However, let the buyer beware, as many scams are out there and a great
majority of home-use products are little more than plastic junk with
some LED lights for effect.

Spinal stenosis back braces
seem like strange solutions, since they really do nothing at all from a
medical viewpoint.

However, so many patients are emotionally dependent
on their braces that I have come to accept them for inclusion here as a
viable option, even if for placebo effect alone.

Inversion
tables and boots are popular do-it-yourself spinal decompression
approaches. I have never been a fan of inversion for stenosis back pain
treatment; but once again, understand that so many of you swear by it.

Just research your options carefully and be sure to understand there are risks involved with this choice.

Spinal Stenosis Home Remedy Recommendations

Home remedies are rarely professional quality choices for stenosis
care. Most people who use them fall into one of several categories:

Many
use home care devices and treatment to supplement professional medical
or complementary therapy. This often allows them to forsake
pharmaceutical dependency, which is a very good thing indeed.

Some
patients do not trust doctors, due to bad personal experiences in the
past. They would rather try anything that they can control, rather than
relinquish their fate to a medical professional.

Some
patients have no insurance and no ability to pay for the incredibly
costly burden of medical care. These patients are far more numerous
than you think, everywhere in the world.

Remember to
learn all you can about your home remedy options before agreeing to try
anything. When possible, talk to your doctor and use their wisdom to
help you decide on the most prudent path to success using home care.

Do
not waste your money on ridiculous products which claim miracle cures.
You are virtually sure to be greatly disappointed here.

Use
common sense when selecting any treatment approach and apply it as
indicated for your age, condition and diagnosis. Following these
guidelines will help any patient to make the most out of every dollar
they might choose to invest in a home remedy.